Culture & History things to do in Cape Town

We rank 1,530 culture and history things to do in Cape Town, South Africa. The highest scoring is Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $20 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
1,530
In the 90+ Club
11
Available today
60
From
$20

Culture & History in Cape Town compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Cape Town by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike95$10003.5h5/5 (1,688)
Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour94$4958h4.9/5 (4,528)
Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town94$6009h4.9/5 (3,816)
African Story Wine Tours in the Cape Winelands92$1348h4.9/5 (970)
Table Mountain,Cape Point & Penguins Shared Tour, From Cape Town91$9009.5h4.9/5 (322)
Cape Town live guided Urban Safari: Inner City Tour91$550.8h5/5 (182)
Avoid the Lines! - Avoid the Crowds! With Convoy Tours!91$938h5/5 (164)
Private Tour Of Penguins, Cape Of Good Hope & Peninsula.91$15008h5/5 (191)
Township Tour in Cape Town South Africa90$6503h4.9/5 (350)
5-Star Small-Group: Cape of Good Hope, Penguins & Bo-Kaap Tour90$95010h4.8/5 (1,317)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Cape Town

Culture & History in Cape Town: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Cape Town?
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100 from 1,688 traveler reviews. Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour, Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town, African Story Wine Tours in the Cape Winelands follow close behind. We rank 1,530 culture & history experiences in Cape Town in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Cape Town cost?
Expect around R 1,794 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full Day Tour from Cape Town from $20, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Cape Town for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Cape Town currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Cape Town?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Cape Town, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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